Yogesh Naik is a Deputy Associate Editor with The Indian Express, Mumbai. He covers Mantralaya affairs, Governance, Congress, aviation, defence, energy, environment, and infrastructure. He has been a journalist since 1993.

November 07, 2021 20:45 IST
With elections to BMC and other civic bodies due early next year, the State Election Commission (SEC) has already begun preparations, State Election Commissioner U P S Madan tells Yogesh Naik in an interview.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
November 07, 2021 16:05 IST
A recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, he has held several key appointments in his naval career, including the command of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
November 05, 2021 01:20 IST
The 5.6-km-long temporary access bridge had been constructed to facilitate the movement of machinery and men for work on the harbour link.
Fri, Nov 05, 2021
November 04, 2021 16:30 IST
Metropolitan Commissioner S V R Srinivas of MMRDA said, “We are doing a detailed plan on this. The temporary bridge was erected to carry the machinery. Demobilising this bridge will cost us money. Instead, we keep it, and it can serve as a good platform for watching flamingos.’’
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
November 04, 2021 00:35 IST
The repair work is being undertaken to replace parts of the cladding on the shikar as well as some of the marble petals that have developed cracks, and the corroded holders meant to keep the petals in place.
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
November 03, 2021 22:14 IST
A forest official said that they would be able to confirm on Thursday if this was the leopardess which has been attacking people.
Wed, Nov 03, 2021
November 03, 2021 01:27 IST
On June 8, as many as 200 employees of the hotel in Mumbai approached the industrial court and the labour commissioner seeking protection from termination. The case is still pending in court.
Wed, Nov 03, 2021
November 03, 2021 01:17 IST
The Congress fielded his son Jitesh as its candidate from the constituency, while the BJP banked on Sabane, a former Shiv Sena MLA from the area, who had joined the party.
Wed, Nov 03, 2021
November 01, 2021 03:29 IST
The birth anniversary of Sardar Patel is observed as National Unity Day, and the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi is observed as Sankalp Diwas in Maharashtra.
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
November 01, 2021 01:16 IST
Taraporewala aquarium, one of the most visited tourist spots, is part of 'Mumbai Darshan' tours organised by operators. It has damaged telephone lines and people are without a MTNL connection for 8 months.
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
October 29, 2021 22:30 IST
Deputy Director, town planning, VVMC, Y S Reddy said, “In December 2020, the urban development (UD) department of Maharashtra issued the concept of Construction TDR as per unified development control and promotion regulation for Maharashtra state. Ours is the first municipal corporation to utilise it.’’
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 16:48 IST
Passenger flow from the western region saw the highest increase at 162 per cent compared to the other regions
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 05:13 IST
The meeting took place at Varsha, Thackeray's official residence.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
October 28, 2021 04:38 IST
The report, prepared by the eight-member committee headed by Professor B Fernandes of IIT-Mumbai’s Department of Electrical Energy, was submitted in November 2020.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
October 28, 2021 03:05 IST
With BMC polls due early next year, the Shiv Sena MLAs want this issue resolved, said party leaders.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
October 28, 2021 03:03 IST
The 30.19 km corridor between Borivali and Mumbai Central will cost Rs 402 crore and will be completed by 2023.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
October 26, 2021 01:31 IST
The notification was issued on October 20 under Section 37 (IAA) C of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning act by the department’s undersecretary Nirmal Chaudhari.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
October 25, 2021 00:08 IST
Deputy Chief Officer (Technical) in the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Rajendra Chaudhary, speaks to Yogesh Naik about the challenges of handling blazes in a vertically expanding Mumbai and the fire safety challenges posed by high-rises.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
October 22, 2021 00:50 IST
The final order for an inquiry will have to be cleared by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. After the departmental inquiry is sanctioned, an inquiry officer will be appointed and Singh's explanation be sought.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
October 21, 2021 22:45 IST
The airport being one of the world’s busiest single crossover runway, it witnessed the highest movement since March 23, 2020, during the day.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
October 20, 2021 15:47 IST
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Param Bir Singh, said that the state has not declared Singh absconding yet and should continue the statement till further hearing.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
October 20, 2021 01:28 IST
The ESZ is supposed to act as a transition zone from areas of high protection to less protection. The National Wildlife Action Plan 2002-2016 had identified them as “vital ecological corridor links” and stressed that they must be protected to prevent isolation of fragments of biodiversity.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 00:48 IST
Londhe, who hails from Nagpur, is a recent entry to the Congress from the NCP. He is seen as close to Nana Patole, who is also from the Vidarbha region.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
October 19, 2021 01:02 IST
The water works department is one of the oldest establishments of Mumbai. The British had built dams over Vihar and Powai lakes and they also constructed Tansa dam in Shahapur tehsil of Thane.
Tue, Oct 19, 2021
October 16, 2021 01:47 IST
Maharashtra’s coal demand also increased in September due to an increase in demand for power in the state last month.
Sat, Oct 16, 2021





